Our 100+ year old client is a market leader in construction tools, where innovation, efficiency, and excellence drive success. Their state-of-the-art facilities foster collaboration, agility, and reward for hard work, creating an environment where bold ideas are embraced, decisions are made swiftly, and the resources needed to excel are readily available.

As an Industrial Engineering Manager, you’ll spearhead engineering projects that optimize manufacturing methods, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You’ll play a critical role in increasing distribution throughput and productivity while working closely with operations, design, and automation engineering teams to refine and innovate processes.

If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, results-driven team, this opportunity is for you!

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will do:

• Lead and align the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring processes, metrics, and standards support key priorities—safety, delivery, quality, and cost
• Apply a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving, developing cost-effective solutions that enhance operations
• Oversee installations and process improvement projects, driving advancements in productivity and technology to optimize manufacturing
• Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring all assignments meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to foster operational excellence, continuously refining processes for efficiency and effectiveness

What you will need to be successful:

• A bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering is required
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and processes
• A proven track record of leading and managing manufacturing engineering teams
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, ready to take initiative and deliver consistent results
• Strong adaptability and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact David Shilling at (515) 225-7000 or dshilling@thepalmergroup.com.

Our client is a respected, long‑standing manufacturer with more than 130 years of innovation and craftsmanship behind them, and they’re entering an exciting new phase of growth. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to build, lead, and elevate a high‑performing Supply Chain organization. This is a role for a strategic thinker who thrives in complexity, embraces change, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to drive meaningful improvement. If you’re energized by solving tough problems, optimizing procurement strategy, and shaping the future of a supply chain function, this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Work model:

• On-Site

What you will do:

• Create and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that minimizes inventory and cost while maximizing in-stock performance across the organization
• Cultivate and sustain strategic vendor partnerships that support quality, reliability, and long-term business goals
• Develop, track, and refine KPI dashboards to ensure supply chain performance aligns with evolving business requirements
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Distribution Center leaders to drive cross-functional initiatives and achieve operational excellence
• Lead, align, and develop the Supply Chain team, creating goals, processes, standards, and metrics that support the company’s strategic focus

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (strongly preferred); related degree (required)
• 5+ years of management experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement leadership roles
• High-level comprehension of MRP operating principles and proven success applying them in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, along with strong skills in Word and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve complex problems, communicate effectively with suppliers and internal leaders, and guide teams with a blend of strategic insight and hands-on execution

Benefits overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact David Shilling at (515) 225-7000 or email David at dshilling@thepalmergroup.com.